Nevada Mining Association

Nevada Mining Association announces 2022 INDIVIDUAL Safety Award recipients

37 recipients showcase an industry-wide commitment to safe mining operations

RENO – The Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) announced the recipients of its 2022 Individual Safety Awards, which celebrate the industry professionals whose extraordinary efforts ensure mine workers return home safely after every shift.

“Safety will always be the number one priority across Nevada’s mining industry – it’s woven into every aspect of our culture and operations for that very reason,” said NVMA President Tyre Gray. “Congratulations to the 37 award recipients for their outstanding commitment to keeping their co-workers and teams safe and healthy.”

The NVMA Individual Safety Awards are based on performance during the previous calendar year. A total of 105 nominations were submitted, with recipients voted on by industry peers. The 37 individual miners will be recognized during an awards luncheon on Sept. 10, 2022, at the NVMA Convention in Lake Tahoe.

In July, the NVMA will also announce recipients of the Mine Operator Safety Awards, highlighting the mining companies that have demonstrated unparalleled dedication to providing safe workplaces for their employees. Those recipients are based on data provided by the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).

For more information about the NVMA, visit www.nevadamining.org.

About the Nevada Mining Association

The mission of the Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) is to unite, educate, advocate, and serve as the public voice of Nevada’s modern mining industry. From advocacy on major policy issues to developing innovative ways to connect members with opportunities, the Nevada Mining Association builds recognition of the mining industry’s contribution across the Silver State. The Nevada Mining Association is committed to leading environmental stewardship and the health and safety of workers, residents, and communities. The NVMA envisions Nevadans embracing the mining industry as forward thinking, respected, and essential for a vibrant future. For more information, visit www.nevadamining.org. Stay up to date with all Nevada Mining Association activities on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube pages.

General Manager:

Neil Jensen, Kinross Nevada

Mine Manager:

Joseph Kemp, Kinross Nevada Dale Thompson, Kinross Bart Beatty, Nevada Gold Mines

Safety Professional:

Caleb Bolyard, Kinross Gold Corp. Genevieve Merrill, KGHM Shane Anderson, SSR Mining Shawn Rose, First Majestic Silver Corp.

General Supervisor:

Shawn Migas, Coeur Mining Timothy Chapman, Kinross Dee Jay Leach, Nevada Gold Mines

Safety Champions:

Adrienne Clinton, Argonaut Gold Dillon Pollock, i-80 Gold Scott Torgerson, SSR Mining Mariah Fehlman, Hecla Nevada Kaitlin Rynearson, Kinross Jessica Boggio, Nevada Gold Mines Mike Lefrere, Coeur Mining Kylie Payne, Nevada Gold Mines

Safety Manager:

Robert Dechant, KGHM

Superintendent:

Kelsey Plummer, SSR Mining Luz Sandoval, Nevada Gold Mines Aaron Evans, Coeur Mining

Supervisor (15 or more employees):

Dan Nations, SSR Mining Jennifer Browning, Kinross Gold Steve Sebion, SSR Mining Joe St. Pierre, Argonaut Gold

Supervisor (14 or fewer employees):

Cammie Holland, i-80 Gold Corp William Daniel Eklund, First Majestic Raymond Davis, Hecla Nevada Mike Smith, Argonaut Gold

Trainer:

Christie Stannard, Kinross John Simmons, Nevada Gold Mines Sean Gallian, Turquoise Ridge

Emergency Response:

Danny Young, Nevada Gold Mines Robert Shoenecker, SSR Mining Anthony Amity, First Majestic Silver Corp.

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